ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 24, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 24, 2025
9 a.m.
If after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Commissioners Court should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Court is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Court. Purposes for a closed or executive meeting or session permitted by the Act include the following:
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551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088 |
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item. |
AGENDA
1.
| Judge Cude: | Call to Order. |
2.
| Judge Cude: | Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance. |
3.
| Public Comments: |
4.
| Audrey Louis: D.A: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Marc Ledet | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increased from $380.00 to $400.00. | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | November 24, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
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| Existing Employee: | Kenny Lam | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $123,000.00 FY26 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 154-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | November 24, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Catherine Schneider | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $121,000.00 FY2026 annual salary | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 154-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | November 24, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
5.
| Mike Pansza: EMC/OEM: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the AACOG Alamo Area Radio Interoperability Network Documentation—COPS Grant. Atascosa County will receive equipment to support the Alamo Area Radio Interoperability Network (AARIN). The total cost of the equipment is estimated at $50,100.00 and will be utilized by the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office communications center. |
6.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Elections Administrator Cathryn Seiter authority to execute the Joint Primary Election Services Contract with the Republican and Democratic Party Chair of Atascosa County. |
7.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action regarding the renewal of the Guard 1 Inmate Tracking System pending acceptance of the legal revisions made by the County Attorney's Office to the agreement. Cost: $27,231.74 to be paid for out of the Sheriff's Office Commissary Account. Beginning in 2027, the annual cost will be $6,671.16 to come out of ACSO Jail Capitol Outlay. |
8.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Rebecca Castillo | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $23.44 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | November 24,2025 9a | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
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| New Employee: | Litzy Tapia | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $23.44 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | November 24,2025 9a | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| New Employee: | Emilea Cabezas | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $27.70 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Incentive Pay, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | November 24,2025 9a | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
9.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way permit for Lowry Electrical on behalf of Charter Communications on Old Pleasanton Rd. in Precinct 1. |
10.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Develpoment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action regarding the approval or denial of the release of the construction bond for the Estates of Waycross Subdivision located in Precinct 1. |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Develpoment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Rebecca Lopez Family on Cannon Rd. in Precinct 1. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Develpoment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Ramos/Ruvalcaba Family on Webb Rd. and Private Road D85 in Precinct 2. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Replat of the Oak Ridge Acres Subdivision Lot 2 in Precinct 2. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Develpoment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Acorn Hollow Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Acorn Hollow Crossing #2 in Precinct 2. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the River Run Dr. Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. D. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the River Run Dr. Crossing #2 in Precinct 2. E. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the River Run Dr. Crossing #3 in Precinct 2. F. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the River Run Dr. Crossing #4 in Precinct 2. G. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. H. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #2 in Precinct 2. I. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #3 in Precinct 2. J. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #4 in Precinct 2. K. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #5 in Precinct 2. L. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #6 in Precinct 2. M. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #7 in Precinct 2. N. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #8 in Precinct 2. O. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Rocky Ridge Dr. Crossing #9 in Precinct 2. P. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Sandy Ridge Dr. Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. Q. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Sandy Ridge Dr. Crossing #2 in Precinct 2. R. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Sandy Ridge Dr. Crossing #3 in Precinct 2. S. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Sandy Ridge Dr. Crossing #4 in Precinct 2. T. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Sandy Ridge Dr. Crossing #5 in Precinct 2. U. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Sandy Ridge Dr. Crossing #6 in Precinct 2. V. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. W. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. X. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #2 in Precinct 2. Y. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #3 in Precinct 2. Z. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #4 in Precinct 2. AA. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #5 in Precinct 2. BB. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Valley View Dr. Crossing #6 in Precinct 2. CC. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #1 in Precinct 2. DD. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #2 in Precinct 2. EE. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #3 in Precinct 2. FF. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #4 in Precinct 2. GG. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #5 in Precinct 2. HH. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #6 in Precinct 2. II. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Frontier Communications Road Bore Permit for the Villa Ridge Dr. Crossing #7 in Precinct 2. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on Acorn Hollow in Precinct 2. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on River Run Dr. in Precinct 2. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on Rocky Ridge Dr. in Precinct 2. D. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on Sandy Ridge Dr. in Precinct 2. E. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on Valley View Dr. in Precinct 2. F. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on Villa Ridge Dr. in Precinct 2. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Road Bore permit for Murphy Oil Corporation on County Road 331 in Precinct 3. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Road Bore permit for Murphy Oil Corporation on E. County Road 331 in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T.: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning enrolling into the TAC Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program for 2026 as mandated by Texas Government Code § 2054.5191 at $5.00 per user and authorizing the County Judge to Docusign. |
18.
| Kayla Fournier: HR: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action the renewal of the Nationwide Governmental 457(b) Plan |
19.
| Kayla Fournier: HR: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to renew the current TCDRS plan for 2026. |
20.
| Kayla Fournier: HR: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Paula Brister | |
| Position: | Payroll Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.2692 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-453-402 | |
| Start Date: | November 24,2025 | |
| Physical: | NA | |
| Drug Test: | NA | |
21.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the appointment of Perla Martinez to be the representative for Atascosa County in the Atascosa Central Appraisal District effective January 1, 2026 |
22.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the solicitation of sealed bids for the El Oso Water Supply Cooperation's Fashing-Peggy Water Plant System Improvements Project funded through the Texas Department of Agriculture's TxCDBG Program, Grant #CDV23-0227. |
23.
| Judge Cude: Sheriff Guerra: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Interlocal Agreements with the Counties of Wilson and Live Oak for Housing or Prisoners pending review and approval by the County Attorney's Office and Authorize the County Judge to sign the agreements. |
24.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 2026 Commissioners Court Regular and Special Meetings. |
25.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 2026 County Holiday Schedule. |
26.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Session of Atascosa County Commissioners Court will now recess in order to convene in Executive Session according to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.072 Deliberation regarding Real Property.
A. Discuss the Tax Office construction project.
B. Discuss the RFQ for appraisal services and options for land acquisition for the River Oaks Drive Project pursuant to the grant requirements.
A. Discuss the Tax Office construction project.
B. Discuss the RFQ for appraisal services and options for land acquisition for the River Oaks Drive Project pursuant to the grant requirements.
27.
OPEN SESSION
28.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the Tax Office Construction Project. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the RFQ for appraisal services and options for land acquisition for the River Oaks Drive Project pursuant to the grant requirements. |
29.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
30.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
31.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, December 8, 2025. |
32.
| Judge Cude: | Adjourn. |
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_________Weldon P. Cude, Atascosa County Judge
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this notice was posted by 9:00a.m., on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator